Apply: Plan International MERL Officer

By Development Diaries
May 12, 2021

Deadline: 25 May, 2021

Location: Geita, Tanzania

Plan International is seeking to fill the role of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer.

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and development of the project performance monitoring plans (PMP) and ensure it is utilised by the project and that MERL is an integral component in all objective areas
Assist in the development of project tracking progress system that will contribute towards achieving wider project objectives and goals
Together with the project team, undertake regular field monitoring visits and data flow mapping to oversee project implementation
Supervise quality of services, assess data collection, collation, storage, analysis and reporting process, ensuring that data is audit-worthy and extend MERL technical support to implementing partners
In collaboration with the project coordinator, organise regular assessment and review of project progress among implementing partners for proper reflection, learning and future programming
Assist in the development and implementation of project’s data quality management plan to ensure data quality at programme and partner level
Identify areas of support for strengthening MERL-related activities for partners
Together with project coordinator, conduct research and learning activities at a project level and coordinate expertise around baselines, learning reviews and evaluation-related activities
In collaboration with the project coordinator, other programme units and partners team, plan and coordinate joint monitoring visits and project review sessions
Make sure project data is timely entered into data base, properly analysed and generate analytical summaries to be used for reporting
In collaboration with head of partnership, extend technical support to partners in the identification of solutions to MERL challenges they are encountering
Assist the presentation, delivery and documentation of research or key learning pieces to key stakeholders and policymakers
Under the supervision of MERL advisor, support data auditing and verification to ensure internal consistency and validity of project activity implementation
In collaboration with MERL advisor and technical leads, provide guidance and support to the field staff and partners in the development and implementation of monitoring tools

Requirements

Degree in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Information Technology or equivalent
Three years, minimum, of experience in design, implementation of monitoring, evaluation and research systems in NGO settings
Two years, minimum, of providing training in a supervisory and/or management role
Experience in monitoring and evaluation of education projects, child protection and ASRH
Ability to use cost effective and online applications for mobile data collection and data management
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability and willingness to travel intensively in the fields
Competence in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet, statistical packages

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